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Morihei Ueshiba quotes

Japanese Athlete December 14, 1883 – April 26, 1969

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There are no contests in the Art of Peace. A true warrior is invincible because he or she contests with nothing. Defeat means to defeat the mind of contention that we harbor within. Morihei Ueshiba
In extreme situations, the entire universe becomes our foe; at such critical times, unity of mind and technique is essential - do not let your heart waver! Morihei Ueshiba
As soon as you concern yourself with the 'good' and 'bad' of your fellows, you create an opening in your heart for maliciousness to enter. Testing, competing with, and criticizing others weaken and defeat you. Morihei Ueshiba
Morihei Ueshiba quote: "A good stance and posture reflect a proper state of mind."
A good stance and posture reflect a proper state of mind. Morihei Ueshiba
Morihei Ueshiba quote: "Do not look upon this world with fear and loathing. Bravely..."
Do not look upon this world with fear and loathing. Bravely face whatever the gods offer. Morihei Ueshiba
The heart of a human being is no different from the soul of heaven and earth. In your practice always keep in your thoughts the interaction of heaven and earth, water and fire, yin and yang. Morihei Ueshiba
Morihei Ueshiba quote: "When an opponent comes forward, move in and greet him; if he..."
When an opponent comes forward, move in and greet him; if he wants to pull back, send him on his way. Morihei Ueshiba
Morihei Ueshiba quote: "To injure an opponent is to injure yourself. To control..."
To injure an opponent is to injure yourself. To control aggression without inflicting injury in the Art of Peace. Morihei Ueshiba
The penetrating brilliance of swords. Wielded by followers of the Way. Strikes at the evil enemy. Lurking deep within. Their own souls and bodies. Morihei Ueshiba
In Aikido we never attack. An attack is proof that one is out of control. Never run away from any kind of challenge, but do not try to suppress or control an opponent unnaturally. Let attackers come any way they like and then blend with them. Never chase after opponents. Redirect each attack and get firmly behind it. Morihei Ueshiba
Morihei Ueshiba quote: "Your heart is full of fertile seeds, waiting to sprout."
Your heart is full of fertile seeds, waiting to sprout. Morihei Ueshiba
If your heart is large enough to envelop your adversaries, you can see right through them and avoid their attacks. And once you envelop them, you will be able to guide them along the path indicated to you by heaven and earth. Morihei Ueshiba
Everyone has a spirit that can be refined, a body that can be trained in some manner, a suitable path to follow. You are here to realize your inner divinity and manifest your innate enlightenment. Morihei Ueshiba
Opponents confront us continually, but actually there is no opponent there. Enter deeply into an attack and neutralize it as you draw that misdirected force into your own sphere. Morihei Ueshiba
Morihei Ueshiba quote: "Your spirit is the true shield."
Your spirit is the true shield. Morihei Ueshiba

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